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How To Make A Difference With Your Writing

Sometimes the pen really is mightier than the sword

How To Make A Difference With Your Writing

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Human Parts

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Sep 29, 2025

My Brother Died 100 Times

After the first dozen or so I was kind of numb

My Brother Died 100 Times

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Walking Makes Me a Better Writer

And I thought I was just doing it for my health and happiness

Walking Makes Me a Better Writer

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Practice in Public

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Nov 3

The Substack Tactics That Got Me My First 1000 Subscribers

Substack tips you can use from day one

The Substack Tactics That Got Me My First 1000 Subscribers

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Oct 26

Do You Need A Tragic Life to Be An Awesome Writer?

And does too much happiness wreck your art?

Do You Need A Tragic Life to Be An Awesome Writer?

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Oct 18

Practice Telling People These Three Things About Your Writing

No stuttering, stumbling, or apologies

Practice Telling People These Three Things About Your Writing

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Oct 15

Five Things to Write About When You Don’t Know What to Write

Surefire ways to get the words flowing

Five Things to Write About When You Don’t Know What to Write

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Oct 7

Tell Me What You Want as a Writer

Now tell me what you really, really, want

Tell Me What You Want as a Writer

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Oct 3

The Secret Substack Growth Tool I Never Knew I Had

Until I delved into my stats

The Secret Substack Growth Tool I Never Knew I Had

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Sep 25

Four Books That Will Help You Change the World

Writing for change is hard — these authors coach you through it

Four Books That Will Help You Change the World

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Karen Banes

Freelance writer sharing thoughts on life, society, creativity, and productivity. https://changetheworldwithwords.substack.com

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